Cups to Grams Converter
Convert cups to grams for precise baking measurements. Select your ingredient for accurate conversions based on actual density.
Cups to Grams Converter
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How to Convert Cups to Grams
Converting cups to grams is essential for precise baking, especially when following recipes from different countries or scaling recipes up or down. The conversion depends entirely on what ingredient you're measuring.
The formula is: Grams = Cups × Grams per Cup. Each ingredient has a different weight per cup based on its density. Our converter uses accurate measurements for over 50 common ingredients.
Why Convert to Grams?
Weight measurements (grams) are more accurate than volume measurements (cups) for several reasons:
- Consistency: A gram is always a gram, but a cup of flour can vary by 30% depending on how it's measured
- Precision: Grams allow for exact measurements, crucial for baking where ratios matter
- Scalability: It's easier to scale recipes up or down with weight measurements
- International recipes: Most professional and international recipes use weight measurements
Cups to Grams Reference Chart
Here's how much common baking ingredients weigh per cup:
| Ingredient | 1 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/4 Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 125g | 63g | 31g |
| Almond Flour | 96g | 48g | 24g |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 100g | 50g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 220g | 110g | 55g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 60g | 30g |
| Honey | 340g | 170g | 85g |
| Butter | 227g | 114g | 57g |
| Vegetable Oil | 218g | 109g | 55g |
| Olive Oil | 216g | 108g | 54g |
| Milk | 245g | 123g | 61g |
| Heavy Cream | 238g | 119g | 60g |
| Sour Cream | 242g | 121g | 61g |
| Cream Cheese | 232g | 116g | 58g |
| Rice (Uncooked) | 185g | 93g | 46g |
| Oats | 90g | 45g | 23g |
| Chocolate Chips | 170g | 85g | 43g |
| Cocoa Powder | 86g | 43g | 22g |
| Cornstarch | 128g | 64g | 32g |
| Breadcrumbs | 108g | 54g | 27g |
| Baking Powder | 220g | 110g | 55g |
| Baking Soda | 288g | 144g | 72g |
| Salt | 288g | 144g | 72g |
| Water | 240g | 120g | 60g |
| Lemon Juice | 244g | 122g | 61g |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 239g | 120g | 60g |
| Soy Sauce | 255g | 128g | 64g |
| Peanut Butter | 258g | 129g | 65g |
| Cinnamon (Ground) | 125g | 63g | 31g |
| Cumin (Ground) | 104g | 52g | 26g |
| Paprika | 109g | 55g | 27g |
| Chili Powder | 128g | 64g | 32g |
| Black Pepper (Ground) | 116g | 58g | 29g |
| Oregano (Dried) | 28g | 14g | 7g |
| Curry Powder | 112g | 56g | 28g |
| Garlic Powder | 152g | 76g | 38g |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | 100g | 50g | 25g |
| Chickpeas (Canned, Drained) | 164g | 82g | 41g |
| Black Beans (Canned, Drained) | 172g | 86g | 43g |
| Tomato Paste | 262g | 131g | 66g |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245g | 123g | 61g |
| Applesauce | 244g | 122g | 61g |
| Mashed Banana | 225g | 113g | 56g |
| Parmesan (Grated) | 100g | 50g | 25g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 113g | 57g | 28g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 112g | 56g | 28g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 150g | 75g | 38g |
| Mayonnaise | 232g | 116g | 58g |
| Ketchup | 272g | 136g | 68g |
| Yellow Mustard | 248g | 124g | 62g |
| Chicken Broth | 240g | 120g | 60g |
| Coconut Milk | 226g | 113g | 57g |
| Greek Yogurt | 245g | 123g | 61g |
| Egg (Whole, Large) | 243g | 122g | 61g |
| Egg White | 243g | 122g | 61g |
| Egg Yolk | 243g | 122g | 61g |
| Tofu (Firm) | 252g | 126g | 63g |
| Ground Beef | 226g | 113g | 57g |
| Chicken Breast (Diced) | 140g | 70g | 35g |
| Bacon (Cooked, Crumbled) | 105g | 53g | 26g |
| Shrimp (Cooked) | 145g | 73g | 36g |
| Tuna (Canned, Drained) | 154g | 77g | 39g |
| Tomato (Fresh, Diced) | 180g | 90g | 45g |
| Potato (Diced) | 150g | 75g | 38g |
| Mango (Diced) | 165g | 83g | 41g |
Tips for Converting Cup Measurements
US vs Metric Cups
A US cup is 236.6ml. This converter uses US cups, which are standard in most recipes. UK/Imperial cups are 284ml - about 20% larger.
Tablespoons in a Cup
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. This is useful for measuring partial cups: 1/4 cup = 4 tbsp, 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp.
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Tare Function
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Frequently Asked Questions
To convert cups to grams, multiply the number of cups by the ingredient's weight per cup. For example, 2 cups of sugar would be 2 x 200g = 400g. You need to know the specific ingredient because each has a different weight per cup.